APS6 Policy Officer | Pharmaceutical Pricing | $65 - $73 per hour + super | 12-month contract | Hybrid working

We are currently seeking an experienced pharmacist who already holds an active Baseline Security Clearance for an exciting APS6 Policy Officer opportunity within Federal Government.

This is a fantastic chance for a practising pharmacist looking to use their pharmaceutical knowledge in a policy-focused environment, supporting important pricing decisions relating to medicines available through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

Your new company

You will join a well-established Federal Government department within a specialist team responsible for assessing and managing pharmaceutical pricing applications under the PBS.

Your new role

Working at the APS6 level, you will combine your pharmacy experience with research, analysis and policy work to support evidence-based pharmaceutical pricing decisions.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Assessing and managing PBS pricing applications
- Reviewing clinical, financial and market information
- Researching and analysing information to support pricing decisions
- Preparing policy papers, briefs, reports and correspondence
- Drafting committee papers, agendas and meeting minutes
- Supporting monthly PBS pricing updates
- Working closely with internal and external stakeholders
- Managing competing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy
- What you'll need to succeed





We are looking for someone who can bring strong pharmaceutical knowledge into a policy and analytical environment.

You will ideally have:

- Professional experience as a practising pharmacist
- A current Baseline Security Clearance
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong research and data analysis skills
- Good written communication and report-writing skills
- Confidence working with Excel and numerical information
- Strong stakeholder communication skills
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- Good organisation skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines

What you'll get in return

- $65 - $73 per hour + super, depending on experience
- 12-month labour-hire contract
- Potential for extension
- Full-time hours, with a four-day week potentially considered for a strong candidate
- Hybrid working arrangements, generally 1-2 days in the office
- Opportunity to work within an interesting area of pharmaceutical and health policy
- A great opportunity to build Federal Government policy experience while using your existing pharmacy expertise

12-month engagement from 1 December 2026, with an extension option of up to a further 12 months. What you need to do now

If you are an experienced pharmacist with a current Baseline Security Clearance and are interested in moving into a Federal Government policy environment, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your most recent CV.

📌 Policy Officer - Pharmaceutical Pricing (Sydney)
🏢 Hays
📍 Sydney